Musical Theatre Major (BFA)
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Majors: Musical Theatre, Biblical Studies
Total: 131 credit hours
Major Mission: The Musical Theatre major is designed to develop highly skilled artists to influence culture with grace and truth.
Major Outcomes: In addition to the department objectives, the students will:
- Perform diverse and advanced solo and ensemble repertoire in voice, dance and acting with technical prowess and with interpretation that reflects the period, culture, and style of the piece.
- Evaluate multiple worldviews within theatre arts from a biblical perspective.
- Demonstrate the necessary skills set for managing the non-performance aspects of a professional performance career.
- research and critical thinking skills to deepen and refine the quality of artistic work.
- Communicate effectively in written, oral, visual and technological formats.
Requirements:
- Complete all credit requirements for general college and specific major.
- Fulfill all department requirements as outlined in MWPA handbook.
- Maintain professional GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of musical theatre - voice, acting, dance.
- Accumulate eight semesters of applied voice
- Attend all required MWPA department forums, performances, and events.
- Satisfactorily complete all internships and practicum.
- Perform and obtain a satisfactory evaluation from the MWPA faculty for junior and senior recitals.
Musical Theatre Major Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| ENS 101NC | Chorale | 0 |
MAP ____
| Applied Music Lesson | 1 |
| THR 101 | Acting I | 2 |
| THR 130 | Ballet I | 1 |
| WPA 100 | Worship & Performing Arts Forum | 0 |
| WPA 101 | Worship & Performing Arts Seminar | 1 |
| WPA 102 | Intro to Music, Worship, & the Performing Arts | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring Semester
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| HUM 240 | Music History I | 3 |
| ENS 114 | Musical Theatre Production | 1 |
| ENS 201 | Musical Theatre Workshop | 1 |
MAP ____
| Applied Music Lesson | 1 |
| THR 351 | Tap I | 1 |
| WPA 100 | Worship & Performing Arts Forum | 0 |
| WPA 301 | Worship & Performing Arts Internship I | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| BOT 210 | Psalms | 3 |
| HUM 340 | Music History II | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| ENS 132 | Musical Theatre | 1 |
| ENS 136 | Dance Workshop | 1 |
MAP ____
| Applied Music Lesson | 1 |
| THR 352 | Tap II | 1 |
| THR 401 | Acting IV | 2 |
| WPA 100 | Worship & Performing Arts Forum | 0 |
| WPA 302 | Worship & Performing Arts Internship II | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| ENS 114 | Musical Theatre Production | 1 |
| ENS 132 | Musical Theatre | 1 |
| ENS 201 | Musical Theatre Workshop | 1 |
MAP ____
| Applied Music Lesson | 1 |
| THR 210 | Stage Management | 2 |
THR 350
| | |
| WPA 100 | Worship & Performing Arts Forum | 0 |
| WPA 400 | Cross-cultural Experience | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
THE 320
| | |
SCI ____
| SCI CORE (100/200 Level) | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
MAP ____
| Applied Music Lesson | 1 |
| MPR 401 | Performance Career Seminar | 1 |
| MPR 499 | Senior Recital | 1 |
THR 360
| | |
| THR 340 | History of Musical Theatre and Repertoire | 3 |
| WPA 100 | Worship & Performing Arts Forum | 0 |
| WPA 450 | Worship and Performing Arts Practicum | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level): Choose from: HUM 422 or HUM 440.
Summer Credits:
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |